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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Plano neighbors have experienced cellphone problems for about three weeks and had to drive to another area to make calls—T-Mobile says it repaired the damaged antenna and will continue follow-up work to restore full service. Some residents remain concerned about reliable access during emergencies, especially for important calls. NBC DFW
- ➤ Plano retirees from Plain-O Helpers volunteer on Fridays—fixing small home repairs for neighbors in need at no cost. NBC DFW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Desperados Mexican Restaurant will open a third Plano location at 5960 W Parker Road Suite 210 in Willow Bend Market—work began mid-September and is set to complete by the end of October so the new spot will open before the end of 2025. The Dallas Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Collin County is growing fast and its population is set to nearly double by 2060 with Princeton rising 30.6% in one year—this surge has led to higher home prices, more traffic delays, and plans for extra school and road projects. The Dallas Morning News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plano Fire Station 5 will reopen on Oct. 22 after a $12M renovation funded by the 2021 bond referendum, and the upgraded facility now has more space for emergency vehicles, equipment, a renovated living area for firefighters, and a storm shelter. Plano Star Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Stars are in talks with Plano, Frisco, The Colony, Arlington — and Fort Worth to build a new arena after their Dallas lease ends in 2031. The team will decide within 6-8 months if it will start construction in 2028 or 2029 to maintain year-round revenue. The Dallas Morning News
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Haunted Harmonies Concert
1-3 p.m. — Frisco Public Library — Free entry — Experience a spine-tingling concert with the Allen Philharmonic, featuring Halloween classics and fun crafts for kids.
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The French Connection Brunch
11 AM – 1 PM — Cafe de France — $2 contribution — Enjoy a delightful French brunch and share travel tales in a cozy atmosphere.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your stories and poems in a relaxed creative forum without the fear of critique.
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Plano International Festival
All day — Haggard Park — Free entry — Celebrate multiculturalism with Scotland's traditions and engaging cultural displays.
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Plano Hollydays Market
9 AM-4 PM — Plano Event Center — $6-$10 — Experience three days of holiday shopping with over 130 vendors in a festive atmosphere.
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Ave F Life Skills Camp
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — 1026 F Avenue — Registration required — Equip children and teens with essential life skills for the future.
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The Lowdown Drifters Live Performance
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Love & War in Texas — Check venue for tickets — Experience the hard living, hard loving sound of Ft. Worth's The Lowdown Drifters as they blend country, rock, and Americana.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
8 a.m. — HS2 Academy Plano — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training over five days.
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